28150 ZIP Code
Shelby, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28150 |
| City/Town: | Shelby |
| County: | Cleveland |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,040 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,931 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,009 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,432 |
| Median Home Value: | $158,800 |
| Land Area: | 109.5 sq miles
283.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3427, -81.5762 |
Population Information (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,040 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,250 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,790 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,430 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,313 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,358 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,602 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,218 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,771 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,459 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,279 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,411 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,092 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,808 | 14.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,565 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 734 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $158,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $799 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,432 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,042 | 82.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,390 | 17.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,433 | 67.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,609 | 32.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,119 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 619 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,378 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,812 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,340 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,713 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,741 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,516 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28150 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,931 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,014 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,170 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,009 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,024 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,404 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 606 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,665 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,467 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,454 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 483 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,955 | 65.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,494 | 28.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 42 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 203 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 70 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 544 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 732 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 656 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 900 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 714 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 54 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 111 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28150 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 774 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 700 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,409 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,247 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,692 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,543 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,498 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,263 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 401 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 515 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28150 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,070 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 921 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 124 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 123 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 825 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28150 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 942 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,415 | 21.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 67 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,554 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 701 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 82 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 311 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 744 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,601 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 682 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 832 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 409 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,243 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,471 | 55.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,365 | 47.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,630 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28150 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,288 | 66.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,729 | 42.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,718 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 588 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 207 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,137 | 19.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28150 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,857 | 73.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 190 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 458 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 493 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 513 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 204 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 331 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,386 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28150 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 463 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,255 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,514 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,142 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,789 | 20.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,908 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,184 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 948 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,165 | 8.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28150 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 175 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 902 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,611 | 26.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,520 | 48.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,700 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 524 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28150 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,981 | 27.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 224 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,477 | 67.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 220 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 75 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28150 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 896 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,758 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,868 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,520 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28150 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 619 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,280 | 17.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,572 | 21.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,152 | 15.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,204 | 16.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 948 | 12.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 591 | 8.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 67 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28150 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,234 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $397 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $799 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,042 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,677 | 42.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 979 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,096 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,684 | 33.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,720 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,527 | 41.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28150 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,307 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,288 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,160 | 50.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 530 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 908 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,904 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28150 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,030 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 313 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 238 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,179 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,320 | 26.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 980 | 19.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,758 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,040 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,873 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,668 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 275 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,008 | 43.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,385 | 51.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28150 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,337 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,406 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,293 | 53.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,101 | 45.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 500 | 20.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,171 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 227 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 869 | 382.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 869 | 382.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 869 | 382.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 89 | 39.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 7.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 540 | 237.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 6.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28150 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,610 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,410 | 95.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,200 | 4.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,017 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 138 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 45 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28150 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,042 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,464 | 85.7% | 89.4% |
Shelby, NC28150